Ardene


Ardene ər-den, är-den is a family-owned Canadian value fashion retailer based in Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 1982, Ardene started as an accessories and jewelry retailer, and has since added clothing, shoes, brand collaborations and licensed apparel into its product mix.
The company operates over 375 stores in Canada, the United States and the Middle East, and occupies over 2 million square feet of retail space. The company employs over 4,500 people across Canada.

New Concept Store

The company started introducing larger stores in early 2017.

eCommerce

Ardene.com launched in October 2017.

International expansion

USA

In 2015, the company opened its first store in the United States and has continued to expand in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

Middle East

Ardene opened its first Middle East store in April 2016 under a licensed partnership. Today, the company has stores in Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.

Sub-brands

Ardene sells a vast assortment of apparel, shoes, and accessories. Since 2015, the company has introduced clothing lines such as
In 2019, the company launched an eco conscious collection under the name Ardene Collective.

Ardene Foundation

The company also operates the Ardene Foundation, a charity organization focused on community initiatives and social responsibility. The Foundation regularly partners with local and international non-profits, and has surpassed $4M in charitable donations since its official inception in 2013. The company lists community and responsibility as two of its values, and published on its website that it upholds strict ethical codes of conduct for its employees and international suppliers. The company has a no incineration policy for deadstock and donates its post season merchandise through the Ardene Foundation.